Job description

This position is located in the Planning Office and is responsible for performing a variety of administrative and program support duties for County planning, zoning, subdivision review, floodplain management, community development, open lands, and code compliance programs. The position assists Planning staff with various functions, provides program information and technical assistance to the public, and oversees other office support services. Daily tasks for this position are assigned by Planning Director. The position reports to the Planning Director and this position does not supervise other County personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

This work requires knowledge of clerical and administrative support methods and procedures, knowledge of office operation and equipment, and familiarity with business and office software. Position must have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; be able to multi-task and must be able to learn new information quickly. Position requires heightened knowledge of Planning Department rules, procedures and operations (subdivision, zoning, and floodplain, etc), interpreting maps and legal descriptions, and working with interactive mappers.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

The required knowledge, skills, and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s degree and one to two years’ work experience in a planning office, or a closely related field.

Licenses and Certifications: Position must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the state of Montana or attain a Montana driver’s license within six months of hire and be insurable under the County’s liability policies.

As a condition of hire, the final candidate will be required to successfully pass a criminal history check and background investigation.

Paid Parental Leave (PPL)- In recognition of the importance of bonding and care of a newborn child or a child placed for adoption, Gallatin County provides 240 hours of PPL to eligible full-time employees. The hours are pro-rated for part-time employees.

Tuition Assistance- Because we value the professional and personal development of our employees, Gallatin County is proud to offer reimbursement of certain education expenses.

Gallatin County offers an excellent benefits package including health benefits where premiums for FT employees are covered by the County. Employees participate in a mandatory retirement plan through MT Public Employee Retirement System. Employees receive 12 paid days of sick, 15 days of paid vacation and 10-11 paid holidays per year.

TO APPLY: Go to the “Careers” tab on our Gallatin County Website (https://gallatincomt.virtualtownhall.net/), locate this job and click APPLY. OR copy and paste this link: “https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gallatinmt/”

For application consideration, please be prepared to attach the following documents to your online application:

· Resume

· Cover Letter

· Three (3) Work References

Gallatin County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment on the basis of merit and qualifications without regard to race, creed, religion, color, or national origin or because of age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or sex when the reasonable demands of the position do not require an age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or sex distinction.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.65 - $21.69 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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